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Category: 2018

According to the Arthritis Foundation, “Arthritis is very common but is not well understood. Actually, “arthritis” is not a single disease; it is an informal way of referring to joint pain or joint disease. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis and related conditions. People of all ages, sexes and races can and do have […]

As a woman, if you were asked to name one of your biggest health fears, there is a good chance breast cancer would top your list. Public health campaigns have for some time now highlighted this issue and it IS a real threat. Studies show that 1 in 7 women are at risk of it. […]

PCOS – Poly cystic ovarian syndrome: A disruption in the female reproductive system due to hormonal imbalance leading to the formation of cysts is PCOS. However, not every case of PCOS shows cysts. In some cases, it is the thickening of tissues due to hormonal imbalance causing discomfort and weight related problems. Causes for PCOS: […]

Why is your diabetes doctor Important for your diabetes care? Diabetes is a chronic and also progressive disease. Periodic worsening and sustained improvement with treatment are the rule. Your Diabetes care team includes You, Dietitian, pharmacist, ophthalmologist, Cardiologist, nephrologist and podiatrist but your Diabetes doctor is the key person If you have diabetes for the […]

Hormones play a significant role in the functioning of your body and how you feel every day. If your hormones are in balance, you have everything in place – your routine, your health and your body. The endocrine system which includes glands such as the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, adrenal cortex, medulla, and ovaries, produces […]

Fast food is appealing as long as it is not causing any harm to our health. But why wait for that day to come, for it can cause serious health hazards. Junk food may appear appetizing for a variety of reasons like convenience, tasty, price. For every human being, a healthy body and a healthy […]

The scent of wet soil, sound of heavy rainfall, that attention-grabbing thunder lighting and cool breeze surely lightens our mood and puts us in a state of joy and happiness. Monsoon season is undoubtedly the most peaceful and beautiful time of the year, but it is equally important to give some extra care to ourselves […]

Diabetes can be avoided even before it starts or it can be prevented if taken care of properly. But if there is a genetic history of diabetes in your family then it becomes quite hard to avoid but even then you can you stop it from getting worse. And once you had it then, it […]

Overeating has become a problem and a major concern today making it one of the clinical disorder where someone feels compelled to eat even when they are not hungry. Food is one of the basic necessities of life. The food we take helps us grow, keeps us energetic and helps in developing resistance against various […]

Indians have a severe case of sweet tooth and a long-lasting affair with sweets. This makes us the world’s largest consumer of sugar and home of the second-largest diabetic population. And with diabetics comes other health risk factors such as obesity, heart disease etc. There were times when people had to stand in long queues […]